Equipment Operator

Energy Northwest • Richland, WA

13d • $63 • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator operates or monitors the operation of all plant equipment outside the central Control Room in such a manner as to ensure safe, efficient plant operation. The Equipment Operator works cooperatively with all plant service organizations for the effective performance of duties that interface with plant operations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of nuclear power plant experience in operations or other technical field (i.e. engineering, maintenance, chemistry, health physics); OR an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of nuclear power plant experience in operations or other technical field; OR five years of nuclear navy experience which includes nuclear prototype school completion; OR a high school diploma, or GED, and six years of experience in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Observes and operates nuclear power plant systems and components and performs functions of an operating nature required for safe, efficient plant operations.
• Communicates with the Control Room and participates in maintaining a mutual awareness of changing plant conditions and events which affect, or could affect, operation of the plant.
• Performs procedure writing verification and review, chemical and radiological sampling and analysis, housekeeping, and documentation.
• Performs nuclear fuel handling, inspections, and core refueling.
• Functions as a member or leader of the plant Emergency Team, Hazardous Materials Response Team, and Fire Brigade.
• Works independently on tasks for which qualified.
• Performs other tasks as required.

Benefits

• Washington State has no state income tax
• Cost-of-living lower than the national average
• Substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan.
• Multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Childcare subsides
• Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental life insurances
• Credit monitoring/identity theft insurance
• Personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year
• Nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level